steve74
13th September 2008, 12:00
Hey there.
The 19th Annual Greymouth Street race is all go again for October 26th (labour weekend).
Accomodation
Just a bit of a "Heads up" for those who intend to come and watch. There are a few other major events on in Greymouth over labour weekend this year (reunions, Rugby league club Jubilee). So if you are after accommodation then its probably a good idea to book something asap. Kingsgate hotel are doing a Street race package or contact the Greymouth Isite for accomodation info.
Free Entry
Entry on the day is still Free!! There are a few business within the town area who will Oppose our road closure and shut down the event if we restrict their right to trade by charging a gate fee. All our income from the event is given back to the local clubs and organizations who help set up and run the event and in recent years we have run at a loss. For those keen to help us out financially, you can either buy a program for $5, or throw a gold coin or two in our donation buckets at the enty points. Each year we struggle to pay for the non volunteer labour such as emergency services and permits etc so every little bit helps.
New Stuff
This year The Westland Kart Club in association with Kartsport NZ will be running 2 Demonstration races. if successful it may be included as a permanent fixture open to all national kart racers on our race day program in years to come.
Either way it should be entertaining!!
We are looking at extending the dirt section for the Supermotard, this was a great success last year and makes for great entertainment.
Due to dwindling numbers in Formula 2 we intend (depending on entries) to replace this class with a "Formula Greymouth" format. This is a Class which will be available to all F1,F2 and some of the faster F3 machines. We have done this to give more Track time to the Superbike/Supersport bikes and like the Karts will be Experimental this year.
thats about it, Lets pray for fine weather and a great days racing!!
Oh and dont be fooled by weather reports, last year Jim Hickey and his mates predicted thunder storms, the track was wet for the first race and fine for the rest of the day!! Remember the acuracy rate of weather forecasts for the coast are about 35% :angry:
For any other info, contact our race organizer - Debbie, at:
streetracing@greydistrict.co.nz
or ask me on this forum.
cheers, steve
The 19th Annual Greymouth Street race is all go again for October 26th (labour weekend).
Accomodation
Just a bit of a "Heads up" for those who intend to come and watch. There are a few other major events on in Greymouth over labour weekend this year (reunions, Rugby league club Jubilee). So if you are after accommodation then its probably a good idea to book something asap. Kingsgate hotel are doing a Street race package or contact the Greymouth Isite for accomodation info.
Free Entry
Entry on the day is still Free!! There are a few business within the town area who will Oppose our road closure and shut down the event if we restrict their right to trade by charging a gate fee. All our income from the event is given back to the local clubs and organizations who help set up and run the event and in recent years we have run at a loss. For those keen to help us out financially, you can either buy a program for $5, or throw a gold coin or two in our donation buckets at the enty points. Each year we struggle to pay for the non volunteer labour such as emergency services and permits etc so every little bit helps.
New Stuff
This year The Westland Kart Club in association with Kartsport NZ will be running 2 Demonstration races. if successful it may be included as a permanent fixture open to all national kart racers on our race day program in years to come.
Either way it should be entertaining!!
We are looking at extending the dirt section for the Supermotard, this was a great success last year and makes for great entertainment.
Due to dwindling numbers in Formula 2 we intend (depending on entries) to replace this class with a "Formula Greymouth" format. This is a Class which will be available to all F1,F2 and some of the faster F3 machines. We have done this to give more Track time to the Superbike/Supersport bikes and like the Karts will be Experimental this year.
thats about it, Lets pray for fine weather and a great days racing!!
Oh and dont be fooled by weather reports, last year Jim Hickey and his mates predicted thunder storms, the track was wet for the first race and fine for the rest of the day!! Remember the acuracy rate of weather forecasts for the coast are about 35% :angry:
For any other info, contact our race organizer - Debbie, at:
streetracing@greydistrict.co.nz
or ask me on this forum.
cheers, steve